Our Team & FamilyKIPP Texas - Dallas-Fort Worth is a growing network of free, college-preparatory public charter schools that prepare students for success in college and in life. Outstanding educators, more time in school, a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, and a strong culture of achievement and support help our students make significant academic gains. For more than 15 years, KIPP Texas - Dallas-Fort Worth has been redefining what is possible in public education.

KIPP Texas Public Schools is a statewide network of 52 public charter schools across Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio educating over 27,700 students, covering a geographic footprint of over 400 square miles, and are among the 50 largest school districts in the state.

KIPP Texas Public Schools is part of the national KIPP network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools with a track record of preparing students in underserved communities for success in college and in life. There are currently 224 KIPP schools in 29 regions of the United States serving nearly 100,000 students

Position Overview

We are looking for talented and committed educators to serve as Teachers for our Middle School classes. Our Teachers will lead the decision-making process for the establishment of curriculum and culture as they develop a world-class early childhood education program from the stages of vision to execution. We realize that the outcomes our students deserve necessitate continuously strong teaching from the time our students enter kindergarten until they graduate from college. As such, our Teachers will work closely with the School Leaders at KIPP Texas - DFW to ensure that our students learn, grow, and eventually achieve transformative life outcomes. Our Teachers will be responsible for ensuring that our scholar-leaders have the opportunity to learn in an environment of joyful, excellent teaching.

Above all else, the ideal Teacher will find joy and purpose in teaching children the habits necessary to be successful in school, and s/he will relish the opportunity to imbue our students with a love for learning. S/he must also be committed to KIPP DFW’s mission, while possessing the beliefs, character traits, and skills necessary to ensure student growth and achievement.

Beliefs: The Teacher must believe that…

All children can and will learn.

Accountability starts and ends with me.

When there are problems, I find solutions.

When there is a better way, I find it. When a teammate needs help, I give. When I need help, I ask.

With deliberate practice, I can constantly become a better teacher.

I am a constant learner.

We are stronger as a team. I have a responsibility to my colleagues to be a contributor, not a contaminator.

Character: The Teacher must…

Have grit. When he or she gets “stuck”, he/she works relentlessly to solve the problem.

Be zesty. He or she must find passion, joy, and adventure in our work.

Make decisions with students’ best interests in mind.

Demonstrate self-control, both work-related and inter-personal.

Keep commitments made to students, families, and colleagues

Express and maintain optimism about the future of our students and our schools.

Extended school year – students attend from mid-August through early June

Professional Development: 3 ½ weeks from mid-July through mid-August

Physical Demands:

The physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Long periods of standing and sitting and have the ability to lift items up to 25 lbs. is required.

There will be continued use of hands, wrist and arm movements.

Requires normal/corrected vision and hearing.

Position will require limited travel.

Periodic participation in activities to support the KIPP team/mission (such as assembling lunches or rearranging lightweight furniture) is required.

Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Position will have periods of extended work week hours, which is required to support both the ongoing development of the school and the delivery of high quality education for all students.

General Sign-Off:The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies. Duties may be changed at the discretion of KIPP Texas - DFW at any time.

Contact Information:Please submit application, cover letter, and resume online at www.kippdfw.org/careers, including contact information for three references, including at least one current/former supervisor. For more information on KIPP, please visit www.kipp.org.

KIPP Texas - Dallas-Fort Worth is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment. KIPP Texas - Dallas-Fort Worth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.